Behavioral Research Coordanator

Location

Outpatient Services at 1440 N Dayton

The Research Coordinator I will support a longitudinal cohort study by leading the collection and management of detailed social and risk network data from study participants. Responsibilities include administering network-focused surveys and interviews, guiding participants through name-generator and name-interpreter instruments, ensuring data completeness and accuracy, and maintaining strict protocols for confidentiality and data security. This role requires prior experience with network data collection or social network research methods, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to build rapport with participants while maintaining professional boundaries.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, motivated, and committed to producing high-quality data.

• Assists with behavioral research projects, including study start-up, protocol coordination, and close-out activities.
• Maintains adherence to study protocols and regulatory standards.
• Coordinates with other departments to ensure effective implementation of research projects.
• Supports the development, implementation, and tracking of studies with minimal supervision.
• Assists with the preparation of protocols, informed consents, recruitment materials, modifications, renewals, and maintains study documentation via regulatory binders.
• Identifies, recruits, and guides eligible study participants through the informed consent/assent process.
• Assists in delivering behavioral interventions and arranging study visits; provide instructions to participants and their families.
• Abstracts data from medical records and enters it into case report forms and electronic systems such as REDCap; prepares data for analysis.
• Creates and updates research-related forms, templates, and assists in managing participant reimbursements.
• Conducts literature searches, assists with QA/QC procedures, and tracks deadlines for grants and deliverables while adhering to research protocols and compliance regulations.
• Promotes the ethical conduct of research by actively participating in research related educational meetings/conferences.
• Other job functions as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree required. A combination of education and/or experience may be considered in lieu of the degree when the experience is directly related to the duties of the job.
• Good organizational skills.
• Good verbal and written communications skills.
• Some knowledge of FDA, HSR, and GCP Guidelines.
• Proficient analytical skills with the ability to remain agile and adaptable to various technological systems.

Bachelor’s Degree (Bachelor’s degree required, degree may be considered if experience related).

$46,280.00 – $75,670.40.

Medical, dental and vision insurance;
Employer paid group term life and disability;
Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account;
Flexible Spending Accounts;
Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave; 403(b) with a 5% employer match.

• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan servicing and support
• Adoption benefits
• Backup Childcare and Eldercare
• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
• Discount purchasing program

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.